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Dive into the thrilling era of naval strategy and geopolitical intrigue with this insightful book, perfect for enthusiasts of military history and Cold War literature. In 'When Reagan Took Charge: The Naval Strategy That Changed the Cold War,' discover how Ronald Reagan transformed the United States naval capabilities when he took office in 1981. At that time, the USSR held the upper hand, boasting superior conventional weapons and an ambitious naval construction program aimed at dominating global waters.
Explore Reagan's pivotal plan to restore the navy to its 1945 strength, as he rallied Congress and enlisted experienced naval planners, including the author, to devise an assertive strategy to meet the Soviet threat head-on. Learn about the transformative technologies that turned US submarines and surface fleets into near-invincible assets. This book also reveals how the US Navy embarked on unprecedented operations in Arctic waters, unsettling Soviet dominance.
Witness this bold calculated risk that led to significant shifts in naval warfare tactics and ultimately contributed to the unraveling of the Soviet economy. 'When Reagan Took Charge' is an essential read for anyone keen on understanding the intricate weave of military strategy, national politics, and the thrilling conclusion of the Cold War.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780393367881
Year: 2020
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 368
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780393367881
Year: 2020
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 368
Description:
When Ronald Reagan took office in 1981, the United States and NATO were losing the Cold War. The USSR had superiority in conventional weapons and manpower in Europe, and had embarked on a construction programme to gain naval pre-eminence. But Reagan had a plan.
Reagan pushed Congress to build the navy back to its 1945 strength. He gathered a circle of experienced naval planners, including the author, to devise an aggressive strategy. New radars, sensors and emissions technology would make ghosts of US submarines and surface fleets. They would operate aircraft carriers in Arctic waters which no navy had attempted. The Soviets, surrounded by their forward naval strategy, bankrupted their economy trying to keep pace. It wasn't long before the Berlin Wall fell and the USSR was disbanded.
Explore Reagan's pivotal plan to restore the navy to its 1945 strength, as he rallied Congress and enlisted experienced naval planners, including the author, to devise an assertive strategy to meet the Soviet threat head-on. Learn about the transformative technologies that turned US submarines and surface fleets into near-invincible assets. This book also reveals how the US Navy embarked on unprecedented operations in Arctic waters, unsettling Soviet dominance.
Witness this bold calculated risk that led to significant shifts in naval warfare tactics and ultimately contributed to the unraveling of the Soviet economy. 'When Reagan Took Charge' is an essential read for anyone keen on understanding the intricate weave of military strategy, national politics, and the thrilling conclusion of the Cold War.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780393367881
Year: 2020
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 368
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780393367881
Year: 2020
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 368
Description:
When Ronald Reagan took office in 1981, the United States and NATO were losing the Cold War. The USSR had superiority in conventional weapons and manpower in Europe, and had embarked on a construction programme to gain naval pre-eminence. But Reagan had a plan.
Reagan pushed Congress to build the navy back to its 1945 strength. He gathered a circle of experienced naval planners, including the author, to devise an aggressive strategy. New radars, sensors and emissions technology would make ghosts of US submarines and surface fleets. They would operate aircraft carriers in Arctic waters which no navy had attempted. The Soviets, surrounded by their forward naval strategy, bankrupted their economy trying to keep pace. It wasn't long before the Berlin Wall fell and the USSR was disbanded.